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Birth to 5

INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Vroom - Early Literacy Activities
You have what it takes to help your child develop skills that lead to literacy. See Vroom for simple activities you can do with your child as you go about your day.

Talking to BabiesWhen people talk to babies they do it in a funny sing song voice they do not use with others. Is this a good thing? Find out from Motherese an episode of the series THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN by PBS.

Baby CenterFind expert advise, developmental milestones, suggestions from other parents, great deals and more. This site is designed for parents expecting - parents of children age 5.

Baby's First WordsWhen will your baby say his or her first word? What will it be? Should you use baby talk? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the article from PARENTING.

Best Toys for Babies: Playing = ExploringWhat are the best toys for babies? Find out in this Power Point from the experts at Zero to Three. Baby Play

Talking with Toddlers
Toddlers are just beginning to use language to express ideas, wants and needs. At the same time, toddlers do not understand logic and have a hard time dealing with emotions and self-control. How can parents encourage language development during this challenging time? Find out in this article from the experts at Zero to Three.

Choosing Books for Babies and Toddlers
How do you choose books for a child who chews on pages. Here are some suggestions from experts at Zero to Three from the National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families.

Feeding TimeIs your child eating enough? Too much? The right stuff? This article from Zero to Three explains what's best and why.

Is your child an infant or toddler?Explore a wealth of resources for parents about the earliest stages of childhood development from the experts at Zero to Three

Keep Your Child Safe
Accidents are the most common cause of injury and death for children under the age of 18. Here are some great ideas about how to keep your child safe from Krista Nilsen Bordner co-founder of Best Baby Safety Services from the Expertise website.

Teething Time?When do children get their first teeth? What are the symptoms of teething? Find the answers to these questions and more and Netdoctor.

Potty Training Time?How do you know when to start? Is it different for boys than it is for girls? What procedures will work best? Find the answers to these questions and more from the internationally renowned Mayo Clinic.

PRESCHOOL

There's an app for that?
New apps for touch screen technology are being developed every day. Many of them target kids age 5 and younger, even as young as 18 months. What does this mean for language development? Find out what you should know in this article from The Atlantic magazine.

Fingerplay Fun!
Fingerplays like The Itsy Bitsy Spider are great for learning language. Here's a site from the Washington County Cooperative Library Services that shows a number of fingerplays and how to do them.

Just 5 More Minutes
Kids under the age of 5 sure are impatient. Part of the reason is how they develop an understanding of time. Here's an article from Scholastic's Early Childhood Education Department by Carla Poole, Susan A. Miller, EdD, and Ellen Booth Church that explains what you can do to help.